I've just deflated my boat for the first time, and wondered if anyone can tell me to correct way to fold it up so it fits in the bag. I just rolled it up from the transom but it's way too big still! Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
It helps if you can pump the air out of the tubes, otherwise make sure you get as much out as possible. Hold the top of each tube by the grab handles and lay them in towards the middle of the boat, this way the boat is folded to about the same width as the transom. Fold the cones across the back of the transom and roll towards the bow.
Do you have the original bag? It should be more of a wrapper than an actual bag, so gives you a bit of leeway in your final size. It can take a few goes before you get a feel for the proportions, but it should fit easily.
Probably help to take the Air deck out and fold separately.
I've got a 380 in the garage, but I haven't tried to fold it up yet.
Thanks Stray, I've only tried with the airdeck in so far, and I did try folding sides in but was awkward because of the transom, I'll persevere with it. Thanks
It helps if you can pump the air out of the tubes, otherwise make sure you get as much out as possible. Hold the top of each tube by the grab handles and lay them in towards the middle of the boat, this way the boat is folded to about the same width as the transom. Fold the cones across the back of the transom and roll towards the bow.
Do you have the original bag? It should be more of a wrapper than an actual bag, so gives you a bit of leeway in your final size. It can take a few goes before you get a feel for the proportions, but it should fit easily.
Hi John, yes it's the wrapper type bag thing, I think I just need to practice more! I did use my bravo pump to suck the air out, so it's just me that's the problem. Oh and I did remember to take the seat out!
If you can leave it inflated it does stop the mice nibbling holes in it ! Little buggers made a nest in mine a couple of years ago and gnawed through the rope & floor...!
I haven't folded it since.
If you can leave it inflated it does stop the mice nibbling holes in it ! Little buggers made a nest in mine a couple of years ago and gnawed through the rope & floor...!
I haven't folded it since.
I don't think they can get in my garage, but not 100% sure. I've not seen any sign of them in there.
